New blood to make up Berejiklian's cabinet

Michael Daley(R) has quit as NSW Labor leader until a leadership ballot after the federal poll.Image: AAP

NSW will have some new ministers in its ranks from next week, with premier Gladys Berejiklian promising to inject fresh blood into her cabinet.

Ms Berejiklian visited Government House on Tuesday to inform the governor she had secured a majority of votes in last Saturday's election to form government.

The coalition is on track to win 48 seats in the 93-seat lower house for a third-straight term in power.

Nationals candidate Dugald Saunders was declared the winner in Dubbo by ABC election analyst Antony Green on Monday night to give the coalition its 47th seat and a clear majority.

It appears the Liberals will also hold onto the ultra-marginal seat of East Hills, with candidate Wendy Lindsay ahead in the latest count.

The official result isn't expected to be declared until next Wednesday.

Ms Berejiklian said she was confident of securing the 48 seats and can now proceed with putting together her best team.

"This is a proud moment for my government to be able to make this confirmation," she told reporters after meeting with Governor David Hurley.

Ms Berejiklian has already met with the three independent MPs, who have promised to provide confidence and supply over the next four years.

She ruled out making one of the independents speaker, which would have given her an extra MP on the floor of parliament.

"When you have a majority government you have the opportunity to put your team forward and that's what I'm looking forward to do," she said.

Her new ministry is expected to be sworn in next week and will include some fresh faces, after two ministers announced they would not be putting their hands up for a cabinet position.

NSW Nationals deputy leader and regional water minister Niall Blair announced on Sunday he will be stepping down from his positions, as did Minister for Women, Mental Health and Ageing and Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies on Monday.

"You need a mix of experienced and new blood - that's the balance I hope to strike," Ms Berejiklian told 2GB radio earlier on Tuesday.

"I've got a very, very strong team of people from whom to choose and that will be my biggest stress this week."

Meanwhile, Penny Sharpe has been elevated to interim Labor leader after Michael Daley announced he will stand aside on Monday night.

Despite his poor showing at the election, Mr Daley has vowed to contest a leadership ballot after the federal poll due in May.

Kogarah MP Chris Minns is touted as a top contender, while frontbencher Jodi McKay is also a possible challenger.

NSW Labor executives delayed the spill until after the federal election to limit any negative impact on the federal campaign.

Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten said it was Mr Daley's decision to stand aside, denying he pressured him into it.

"He's done the right thing and stepped down, showing some recognition and acceptance of the result on Saturday," he told reporters in Sydney.

Labor picked up just two seats in the election - winning Coogee from the Liberals and is on track to grab Lismore.

Ms Sharpe suggested the new full-time leader would be in place by the end of June.